Wii U Famicom skin brings the retro

There are several different Wii U skins out there, from old NES ones, to all sorts of colorful ways to spiff out your Wii U. The latest skin comes from Datel Japan. The Wii U GamePad faceplate skin is made in real aluminum and can be had for just $20. But sadly, so far it’s only available in Japan.

The original Famicom, or “Family Computer” was based on the NES and released only in Japan. Check out more awesome Wii U skins that are available. Then there are also the ugly faceplates as well.

Have you purchased a skin/faceplate for your Wii U? And if so, which one did you get? Let us know in the comments section!

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This is someone pretending to be Nintedward. Ashley should ban this fool

http://about.me/overlordror Ashley King

Taken care of.

LopsidedPasta

Thank you so much. Some people…

Nintedward

I’ve been cloned by some weird social reject with no life. just flag him and move on….

LopsidedPasta

You got it!

The Clockwork Being

Yes you are the true Nintedward. Proof: 454 comments and 3 followers. The fake one has 7 comments and no followers. Sadly we will have to deal with the fake account during the weekend as Ashley isnt here during the weekend. Still these trolls have nothing on you. The same happened to Laud and might happen to the most of us, me included.

The_Last_Metroid

yes, look at the difference in comments by each person

http://about.me/overlordror Ashley King

Taken care of. Enjoy your weekend.

Nintedward

thank you , Ashley

LopsidedPasta

ALL THE FAKER’S COMMENTS ARE GONE!!! But he might come for me next… or… YOU!!! (DUH DUH DUUUUUUUUHHHHHH)

CharmanderRulz

The FamiCom was not based on the NES. The NES was a re-design (made in around 30 minutes by someone I can’t remember) for the English and American markets to look more business like

Something that was cool and maybe international was how the Wii U game pad got it’s name from being like the old NES/FamiCom controllers and now it looks like one.

LopsidedPasta

You would think that a website devoted to Nintendo products would have a basic understanding of Nintendo products…

HSN1

More than “business-like”, they didn’t want it to look like a video game console, since at the time of its release there was a video game crash caused by a ton of consoles and trash games being thrown in the market.

And yes, the Famicom (Japanese version of the NES) was released before, so it’s impossible for that to be based on the American/European version. The NES is just a redesign made for business purposes.

Adrian

Yeah, I was about to say..

Levi Johansen

The NES was made to look like a VCR of some kind, and the words “Entertainment System” was to make people think it was more than just another console.

I still have mine fully working, and it does not play VHS-tapes, nor does it play casettes or CD’s. I feel robbed!

Archiq09

I like it but it’s will say to we can customize WiiU and all constroller?

D.M.T

This is a slow news day for the Wii U…

Chiwawa

wtf? this isnt nintedward. it cant be.

Nintedward

No it’s not. I am the one and only Nintedward. You can verify that by checking my vote count….

There is some pathetic trolls going around on this site (and others).

It aint gunna work though . The only thing they achieve is making themselves look like wierd , nobody’s.

He says he has a NNID called Nintedward ? Like I care ? the people who I know and talk to on miiverse are on my friendlist lol.

It’s pitiful lol.

Henk

Where’s the real news.. -_- xD I always love to see.read some articles!

Nintedward

Epic fail , bro. People can tell that you’re a fake by checking how many votes or comments you have (which is none because you’re an un-interesting twat).

The Clockwork Being

Real one here: 454 comments

david jarman

Bling! Bling!

Gene

Wiikest skin I have seen. Wiik skins for wiik consoles.

howling_wolf1334:[

Wow!!! Amazing!!! But, sadly, only available in Japan…

howling_wolf1334:[

Buuuhhh!!! You copycat!!!

Mason742

skins worth it just because of anti dust build up

The Clockwork Being

Impersonating trolls have appeared beware. Since the battle against the fake Lauds we though that this would never happen again. But it looks like trolls want to test us. There is a Nintedward saying he has been hacked and a Nintendo4life impersonating the real Nintendo4life. Lets see how this turns out.

thedeciderU

i like this. i want it.

Devin Christopher Norris

As someone who missed out on the Famicom edition of the GBA, I can appreciate this…

Morits Lian

Lol

Guest

Did you get hacked on your Nintendo ID or on Disqus

The Clockwork Being

You’re a fake idiot. Comments: 7 and you think we will fall for that

The Clockwork Being

LIAR GTFO. You are not Nintedward. YOu are telling you have been hacked right. Please explain how. Plus Nintendward is not a COD fan. HE would never insult Nintendo like you just did

Morits Lian

Sure, and you.

The Clockwork Being

you’re a fake. Get a life

LopsidedPasta

Shut up. I’m not talking to you, you homely troll. I’m talking to the REAL members of this site.

Yeah maybe i’m over reactive but still it is possible to prove that you have been hacked. Before you’re account got hacked did you post your Nintendo ID on any other post that are now closed?

david jarman

Actually, yes it is illegal look it up idiot and no he is not pretending to be reggie. However, someone IS pretending to be nintenward and is trying to ruin his rep. As for owning a wiiu your other previous comments in your history speak for themselves. I know you don’t have one. So stop lying cause you’re just being a fool. You’re the one trolling here. I’ve read you other comments fucking moron. Why don’t you get a fucking life.
Do Microsoft a favor and shut up cause you’re making them look bad for catering to complete morons.

The Clockwork Being

No Nintedward. I just wish to do anything thats possible to make people believe that you really are the real one. With enough testing and proof than it can be proven that you are no fake.

Morits Lian

Only base comments can be highest on the “Best” filter.

david jarman

Actually maybe you need to read the fine print asshole. It’s when you start damaging someone reputation is when it becomes a legal matter. “Grow up?” Coming from the asshole that trolls a website and wants to be friends on call of duty with the immature imposter. Kissing ass? Did you reply out of panic because someone is more intelligent then you. I say to you, ” lay down and shut up!”
I’m ignoring you from here on out cause stupidity is contagious.